BOOK REVIEW: Connected Hearts anthology by YLVA

I recently downloaded several Ylva Publishing stories on free promotion from their website, because I didn’t have enough books and stories already to read. (Yeah, I’m giving myself the side-eye. It’s ridiculous.)

As part of two challenges – #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks & The Literary Others – I decided to make my way through as many print and electronic LGBTQ+/SAGA/queer books as possible this month. Technically, this one doesn’t count for #RMODB, but anything I can do to lighten my book load in time to get more books is okay by me.

The Morning After by Jae
After a friend sets her up on a blind date from hell, Amanda has enough of dating. A spur-of-the-moment decision to attend an Anti-Valentine’s Day party leads to an unexpected encounter. She wakes up to a hangover and a surprising complication…

Two Hearts—One Mind by RJ Nolan
Kim is a woman on a mission: She wants to propose to her partner, Jess, on Valentine’s Day. But things don’t turn out as planned, because Jess has a plan of her own…

On the Road by Joan Arling
Stella, a long-haul trucker, picks up a hitchhiker on her way south across Europe. Long before reaching Sicily, she falls for her passenger, Rita. Stella is thrilled when she learns that Rita returns her feelings. But because of her job, there seems to be no way for them to be together.

Seduction for Beginners by Jae
For Annie, work always took precedence over romance. But now, recently come-out and involved in a relationship with a woman for the first time, Annie is determined to seduce her girlfriend, Drew, on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, she has no clue as to the arts of seduction.

My Rating

I had already read and reviewed The Morning After, but I enjoyed the other stories in this book. Two Hearts – One Mind was a sweet story, one that takes place after a Happily Ever After ending and only makes it better. On the Road wasn’t my favorite, but the chemistry between Stella and Rita is undeniable. And Seduction for Beginners was another adorable, sweet, sexy story by Jae.

Overall, I liked this anthology, and give it four of five stars. Pick it up if you like sweet lesfic.